He added: "This is still the most comprehensive subsidy system in the entire country by a wide margin."

Their lack of enthusiasm helped scuttle the administration's efforts to reform the subsidy system five years ago.

An example of income assistance to poor users is the subsidy system applied in Chile.

A subsidy system was used to keep down the prices of a large range of basic goods and services.

The workers would continue receiving similar coverage, with their premiums fully paid by the public subsidy system.

Senator Hagel voted against the 2002 farm bill that is the framework for the current subsidy system.

Indeed, the subsidy systems often hurt small farmers in the wealthy nations.

The question is not and cannot be how to improve the subsidy system - it is the subsidies which are the problem.

I agree with the proposal for a complete reform of the subsidy system.

The generous subsidy system continues to lay itself open to fraud and irregularities.